It is estimated that one in nine people globally lack access to safe water.
Michigan State University researchers are looking to fill that critical need and provide safe drinking water to the most remote locations in the world with a new foam water filter that significantly reduces dangerous pathogens in drinking water.
“The foam filter is the first of its kind to address a wide range of the biological and economic factors that hinder development of remote water filtration systems,” said Joan Rose, Homer Nowlin Chair in water research and author of the study. “This filter is easier to use and more effective than traditional methods.”
Published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, the study examined a multibarrier biofilm foam filter, designed and manufactured by Amway, as a low-cost alternative to existing household filtration methods.
“The foam filter combines existing water treatment principles and is evidence that conventional municipal water treatment processes can be reinvented into a small, light and portable system,” Rose said.
The filter features a unique biological layer, which allows organisms within the foam to attack foreign pathogens as water passes through. Growth of ‘friendly’ microorganisms in this layer enable the filter to become more efficient at reducing protozoa, bacteria and viruses over time. The newly discovered material also has other advantages such as ease of use, maintenance and affordability.
Many existing filtration methods do not effectively reduce microbial levels and can be complex to use and tedious to maintain. Communities that take ownership of water supply maintenance and sustainability successfully become invested in that supply, according to Rose.
“An entire community is affected by the quality of their water,” Rose said. “A disease outbreak among members may be traced back to the water source, so the methods these communities rely on need to be effective and sustainable.”
Read more: Quenching the thirst for clean, safe water
The Latest on: Portable water treatment
[google_news title=”” keyword=”Portable water treatment” num_posts=”10″ blurb_length=”0″ show_thumb=”left”]
via Google News
The Latest on: Portable water treatment
- National Pet Parents Day 2024: 5 ways to keep your furry friend healthy during summerson April 27, 2024 at 10:03 pm
Consider placing multiple water bowls around your home and refill them regularly. If you're spending time outdoors with your pet, carry a portable water bottle and bowl to keep them hydrated on the go ...
- U of T Entrepreneur Makes Waves with Quantum Chemistry and AI for Purifying Drinking Wateron April 27, 2024 at 5:12 am
It’s not a bullet point that appears many resumes, let alone one belonging to a teenager: “Utilized quantum computing to discover a molecule that could revolutionize water treatment.”But that’s exactl ...
- India’s Water and Sanitation 3.0: A Blueprint for Sustainable Developmenton April 25, 2024 at 11:51 am
Amid the ongoing Lok Sabha general elections in India, the Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies proposes water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) priorities for the new government's agenda.
- Water scarcity will soon be history in Kano — Makodaon April 25, 2024 at 6:31 am
Kano State Commissioner for Water Resources, Dr Ali Haruna Makoda, has reacted to the water scarcity that has hit the state, saying ...
- Sam Schultz: A heart for service on the US-Mexico borderon April 25, 2024 at 3:33 am
Aid worker Sam Schultz came out of retirement to organize volunteers, food, water, and shelter for migrants coming over the border.
- Kano govt spends N1.2 bn monthly on water supply – Officialon April 24, 2024 at 9:47 am
The Kano State Government spends about N1.2 billion monthly to provide portable drinking water in the metropolis, according to its water resources commissioner, Ali Makoda. Makoda made the disclosure ...
- Water Clarifiers Market Estimated CAGR 5.2%, Expected to Reach US$ 10.24 Billion by 2033on April 23, 2024 at 6:58 am
The Water Clarifiers Market report, unveiled by Future Market Insights—an ESOMAR Certified Market Research and Consulting Firm—presents invaluable insights and meticulous analysis of the Water ...
- Carnival Cruise Passengers Attempt to Bring Portable Washing Machine Aboard Shipon April 22, 2024 at 2:24 pm
A passenger aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Valor submitted a letter detailing an upsetting experience at the ship’s security check for packing a portable washing machine. The incident sparked ...
- 50 Renter Remedies That’ll Optimize Your Space Without Angering Your Landlordon April 22, 2024 at 10:30 am
So, we decided to make it official and compile our gotta-have-it apartment hacks in a series called Renter Remedies. Here, we’ll be sharing our favorite game-changing apartment finds that won’t anger ...
- 5 Best Portable Toilets of 2024, Tested by an Outdoorsmanon April 19, 2024 at 2:18 am
Best Overall Portable Toilet Thetford Porta Potti 565E Curve Portable RV/Marine Toilet The Thetford Porta Potti 565E unit is packed with more features than I’ve seen in just about any other portable ...
via Bing News